Laura Calabro

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem

About Laura

Laura Calabro works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and a range of life stresses using a mix of practical and reflective approaches. She is HCPC registered and has 14 years of clinical experience between the United Kingdom and Italy.

She began her practice working in the NHS for four years and then spent nine years working in Italy. That combination gives her experience of different clinical settings and ways of working. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the person in front of her, whether that is coping with grief, managing addictive behaviour, or handling workplace stress.

Her approach draws on several methods. She uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques to teach skills for stronger emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She also uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that come from earlier relationships.

In practical terms she works with people on issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image and eating and food-related concerns, communication and codependency, and difficulties linked to autism and ADHD. She also supports those dealing with grief, intimacy-related problems and career transitions.

Sessions are conducted in English and Italian. Laura aims to jointly agree goals and next steps in the early meetings, so people leave with clear ideas about the work ahead.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) focuses on building practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies. It is useful for stress, self-harm urges, problems with regulation and relationship difficulties.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories by guiding attention while recalling difficult events. It is often used for trauma and abuse to help lessen distress linked to those memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process can include trying short skills-based work, trauma-focused sessions or more reflective psychodynamic exploration.

Confirm the session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions can include fitting therapy into a busy day, saving travel time and choosing a quieter time for a shorter check-in. Some formats use less bandwidth and can be easier when not wishing to be on camera. Check the options offered so the chosen arrangement fits everyday life.

Topics Laura lists

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Career difficulties
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Body image
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Laura

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she works with and can be addressed in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, psychodynamic therapy and trauma-focused work as part of her practice.

What experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience, including four years in the NHS and nine years practising in Italy.

Where is she based and registered?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is HCPC registered.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

Can people from outside the UK work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.